A disciple of Kalakad Ramanarayana Bhagavatar, a senior vidwan, Arunachalam had further training in nagaswaram under the wizard T.N.Rajarathinam Pillai. Known for his melodius rendition, he was highly popular and was one of the most sought-after naga
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A disciple of Kalakad Ramanarayana Bhagavatar, a senior vidwan, Arunachalam had further training in nagaswaram under the wizard T.N.Rajarathinam Pillai. Known for his melodius rendition, he was highly popular and was one of the most sought-after nagaswara artistes. He imbibed the vocal and instrumental styles and genius of his gurus. His nagaswaram play was captivating and exhilarating. As a boy he was making garlands of flowers for livelihood. At the height of his popularity, he expired, eight years after his perceptor Rajarathinam died.
Born of Balavesam and Chellammal at Karukurichi in Tirunelvelli district, he had initial training under his father and made his debut in his eleventh year and enjoyed a meteoric rise. His rendition in the disc of the film song 'Singara Velane Deva' is a masterpiece. It is said the the cine field colossus Sivaji Ganesan requisitioned this gramaphone record to the Bombay Airport to satisfy his craving to hear it again before his departure to the West. The song set a new trend of voco-nagaswara ensemble.
Arunachalam was honoured posthumously by the Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram. He died prematurely at the prime of his professional career - a great loss to the Art. His rendition laid emphasis on soothing melody, public appeal and captivating delivery.
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